The handbook · A4 PDF, 77 pages
Getting Started with AI, Safely
How to use AI tools well, keep your information private, and protect the people around you from the new wave of AI-powered scams. In plain English, written for the UK.
£39.99
- 15 chapters, from first steps to policies for organisations
- 40 ready-to-use prompts for home and work
- 14 templates, checklists and cards to print and adapt
- Settings, rules and phone numbers checked in September 2026
What's inside
Five parts, from first steps to your organisation's policy
1. Understanding AI
What these tools really are, why they can be confidently wrong, how to choose between ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Claude, and a 30-minute safe set-up with the exact privacy settings for each.
2. Using AI well
A five-part recipe for asking, before-and-after examples, 20 prompts for home, 20 for work, and a traffic-light routine for checking answers.
3. Staying safe
What AI should never see, nine scams AI is making more convincing, a family safety plan, and what to do about AI companions and fake images for children and teenagers.
4. AI in your organisation
A 30-day adoption plan, data protection in plain English (including the 2026 changes), safeguarding for anyone working with vulnerable people, and handling mistakes.
5. The toolkit
14 templates: a one-page AI policy, tool approval checklist, AI register, training plan, incident log, family plan, scam first-hour checklist, cut-out cards and more.
Plus
A glossary, a page of UK contacts for help, and sources for every figure, so you can check anything for yourself.
See inside
Practical, specific and ready to use
Who it's for
Written for three kinds of reader
Individuals and families
Getting started with AI at any age, helping a parent or grandparent, and protecting everyone from the new scams.
Small organisations
Businesses, charities and clubs that want the benefits of AI with a sensible policy, the right tools and staff who know the rules.
People who work with vulnerable people
Care providers, schools, tutors, youth and community groups, with a safeguarding chapter and a quick reference for staff and volunteers.
Questions
Before you buy
How do I get it?
As soon as you've paid, you'll get an email with your download link. The PDF opens on any computer, tablet or phone, and prints well on A4.
Can I share it?
You can use it yourself, in your household, or within one organisation, and copy and adapt the templates for your own use. Please don't share the file publicly or resell it.
Is it up to date?
Settings, prices, rules and phone numbers were checked in September 2026, and the sources are listed. AI tools change quickly, so the handbook shows you how to check the details that matter.
What if the file won't open?
Email enquiries@jameshayesconsulting.com and I'll send you a working copy. If that doesn't fix it, you'll get a refund.
Is it legal advice?
No. It's practical general guidance. If you run an organisation, it tells you where to get advice on your specific duties.
Would I rather be shown in person?
Then have a look at AI lessons at home or the AI Kick-Start for businesses, or ring 07500 511462 for a free 15-minute chat.
About the author
Written by Ross Hayes
Ross runs James Hayes Consulting from Herne Bay in Kent. He builds AI and software tools for businesses, and helps people and small organisations get started with AI safely.